THE UTD MERCURY

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  • Crow Museum of Asian Art set to open on campus one year from now

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    The first phase of the Athenaeum, also known as the Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD, is currently undergoing construction and will be open to the public on Aug. 19, 2024. According to Senior Director Amy Hofland, the 68,000 square foot museum located to the south of JSOM began design and construction in 2019…

  • Study, Escape,Sleep, Repeat

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    Campus life can be busy and overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave it to experience some peace. There are many locations on campus that you can escape to for studying, relaxation or to clear your head. The gazebo next to Parking Structure 1 offers a lush green landscape that looks almost like…

  • Uniting Through Mind, Spirit and Body

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    In a vibrant celebration of the International Day of Yoga, Hindu YUVA organized a rejuvenating and restful event at The Plinth. Uthsaha Ramesh, a UTD alumni, practitioner of Ashtanga Vinyasa, and 200-hour certified yoga instructor,  led a group of 30 enthusiastic participants through an immersive and transformative yoga experience. Under Uthsaha’s skillful guidance, participants delved…

  • Students develop AI-poweredchat bot to aid ECS students

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    A group of UTD students created an AI chatbot that can act as a virtual advisor, answering questions related to the School of Engineering & Computer Science. ITS junior Nehanth Narendrula, computer science sophomore Yeshas Nath and computer science junior Hamza Zulquernain created the ECS chatbot as part of their pledge project for Kappa Theta…

  • Social Life and friends

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    Plenty of folks roam around UTD, so socializing can sometimes seem daunting in this vast, uncharted territory. To help out, we’ve put together a list of the top ten ways to meet new people – and possibly your next best friend! 1. Freshman events There are several events specifically designed for the incoming class that…

  • The need for speed

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    Spring is here, and students are back to using all their creative forms of transportation! With everyone out of hibernation, curiosity got the best of The Mercury, and we decided to pit Comet against Comet in a bid to figure out the fastest way to get to class. Let’s set the framework for this marathon.…

  • A day in Ramadan : from sunrise to sunset

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    As the sun sets on UTD, healthcare freshman Rafah Shaik passes out steaming kabobs and paratas to masses of hungry students eager — but more importantly, grateful — to eat after 16 hours of fasting. Shaik is one of hundreds of Muslim students on campus that are fasting this Ramadan, and one of many spending…

  • Classical band Duo Mantar brings history to life

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    Duo Mantar came to UTD on Feb. 4 during their national tour to recapture the cultural majesty of 75 years of Israeli music. Presented by the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies and AHT, award-winning American guitarist Adam Levin and Jacob Reuven — mandolin professor at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance — performed traditional…

  • A Guiding Light For Comets In Recovery

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    When molecular biology senior Kevin Juarez mistakenly walked into the Center for Students in Recovery, they were expecting to turn around, close the door and continue looking for the Wellness Center. Instead, Juarez was welcomed by a warm presence that would lift them up in their time of need and draw them to return –…